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HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM NEWS:
Upcoming
After months of planning, the 2010 Fur Trade Symposium is just a few days away. An awesome line up speakers awaits those who have made registrations, which close September 3. Download the final Symposium schedule.
August 2010
Eric Jay Dolan's presentation on his new book, Fur, Fortune, and Empire, on August 11 was a great success. More than 50 folks enjoyed the pot luck dinner followed by Eric's interesting and informative presentation. Signed copies of Mr. Dolan's book are on sale at the Headwaters Heritage Museum gift shop.
July 2010
We Won!
The Historical Society float took the blue ribbon at the Three Forks Rodeo parade where the theme for the parade was My Hometown. We put together a Fort Three Forks with cardboard and duct tape to depict the fort built in 1810 by the St. Louis Missouri Fur Co. Not only did the float show our hometown spirit, but it helped us advertise for the 2010 Fur Trade Symposium!
Thanks to the following folks are in order;
Gene Townsend - for the germ of the idea and materials
Pat O'Brien Townsend - help and materials
Mike Lane - for the trailer, materials and help
Robin Cadby-Sorenson - help and organization
Patrick Finnegan - organization, creative input and manning the fort.
Cheyenne Crane - help and manning the fort
Jim and Colter Gilbert, Tom Bray, Cindy, Norma, Elizabeth, and Richard for the help.
Bad News - The Historical Society met on July 1 and heard a startling pronouncement from local contractor Jim Aughney.
Life Members did you know that you are eligible to purchase your ticket to the Fur Trade Symposium at half price? Until July 31st, this is in effect. . Regular price is $150 per ticket but Life Membership in the Three Forks Area Historical Society can give you the ticket for just $75. This is a once in a lifetime event and very well worth the investment. This is a local event presented to all interested in the history of our area. Anyone interested can contact Pat O’Brien Townsend, Robin Cadby Sorensen, or Patrick Finnegan.
June 2010
The Headwaters Heritage Museum opened for the season on June 1.
May 2010
The Volunteer Orientation was well attended and Clay Landry's overview of the history of the fur trade era prepared the museum hosts and hostesses for the upcoming season, especially for answering questions regarding September's Fur Trade Symposium.
At the May 6 meeting, the Society learned that two nearby state parks are in danger. The Parker Homestead Park is now longer supported by the Montana FWP. The lease for the property expired January 1, 2010 and was not renewed. State budget woes and neighboring land use issues (a shooting range) were cited among the reasons for non-renewal.
Madison Buffalo Jump has financial woes too. The School Fund Trust, which has owned the land since a land swap 40+ years ago, is looking to collect lease fees from MT FWP. No lease to MT FWP was created when the park was created and now the School Trust Fund is considering charging FWP for back rent.
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Headwaters Heritage Museum
PO Box 116
Three Forks, MT 59752
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